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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
4
The Crescent News argues Mr. Kehnast, rival W A Kehnast, and Judge Hay figures dominate local politics. It accuses Democratic leaders of blackening Hay and defends Kehnast while noting the 130000 bank loss and bank ties. It questions management and partner roles.
The Crescent-News condemns opposing figures Kehnast and Tennyson over Maumee river bridge bonds. It argues the real issue is rejecting Johnson and Clarke, warns against single tax free trade and free silver, and urges voters to back Judge F. L. Hay aligned with Hanna and pro‑prosperity government.
Democratic leaders provided funds for a taxless ticket last year, aiming to advance a political objective. The move reflects strategic backing by party figures and raises questions about fiscal policy and electoral tactics.
Mr. Hanna denies calling any Democrat a Socialist or Anarchist. He says Tom Johnson preached socialism and a single tax but that others do not view Johnson as a Democrat.
Local notes report visits by Defiance and Hicksville residents to Defiance area homes. Trustees meet in regular session. Rev. Aultman preached his first sermon here. Mark township shows rising farm activity with wheat sowing, hay baling, tile hauling, and new barns. A forecast cites Mark Center becoming a Republican stronghold as growth continues.
A fragment from Crescent News notes that Judge Hay and Andy Sauer expected a fortune from east side real estate speculation. It states a bond deal and Savings Bank actions led to a saw mill venture while Kehnast went to Europe, but the claim is presented as disputed and nondefinitive.
The Crescent News notes that last year Mac criticized the taxless ticket but now complains that only rich men can be nominated. It asserts money influences nominations at Island Park and in Democratic conventions, highlighting the advantage of wealthy patrons over poorer candidates.
The Crescent News extols Defiance County Ohio for strong finances and new infrastructure while criticizing the Republican legislature for shifting taxes from farmers to corporations. It cites Johnson's single tax plan as advocating taxing land to benefit corporations.
Lee Niel of Defiance township was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff John McCarty on a fornication charge. He appeared before Justice Ed Costello and was bound over to Common Pleas court in $300. The case involves a local history figure.
Bert Newell of Geneva is in the city for a short visit, staying a few days before returning home.
Mr Showalter continues work at the well in the school yard. Jeremiah Lord dines with Mr Phillips on Tuesday. A cement walk fronting the town house is finished. May Allen and Clara Lord drove to Hicksville Friday. Arthur Snyder and wives visit Bryan Saturday. John Snyder and wife visit their daughter in Toledo. Craig Biglow has a white painted barn. Mrs Blanche Donley and daughter Ethel drive to Bryan Sunday. Solomon Sewell has word from son George after four years. Frank Walden returns from Kansas with daughter Meda to help at home. Andrew McConkey is poor as Mrs Spangler and Libbie Crossland visit Grandma Stackhouse Sunday. Geo Alexander and wife of Edgerton visit nearby. George needs help getting in and out of the buggy. Rev Kelley preaches to a large crowd Sunday evening.
Sherman Snyder sold his farm at eighty dollars per acre. Ed Myers was scratched during a burglary that blew the safe in his hardware store. A canning factory and basket factory employment noted in Edgerton Ney and Lima visits by Ed Kinter. Died October 10, granddaughter of Freeman Stingers.
Chas Freadhoff bought a horse at the Deckrush Brother sale Thursday. Wm Demland and Jacob Dirr hosted visitors from Chil dren's home bringing a girl to work. Dirr, John Brinkman, A A Demland, Theable Boley and families, Robert Setzer and Mrs Chas Young and daughter Bessie visited Mrs Demland. Otto Kress and Will Kahlo of Defiance rode motorcycles here Sunday. Barney and Imma Kellermeier of Bean Creek visited F W Dickman Saturday and Sunday. Henry Frank and family visited Barney Steinmeier Sunday evening. Shanika traveled to Defiance Sunday and brought his mother home. Henry Zakrish family visited his brother William Sunday. George Frank and Farney Foss, instead of Carrie Foss, visited Defiance some time ago. Wesley Dirr installed a new pump in his well last week.
The Knights of Pythias social at the K of P hall last evening featured Progressive Pedro. Mrs C J Daoust won the ladies first prize a K of P spoon. H H Wrede took the gentlemen’s first prize a gold watch job. C R White won the gentlemen’s booby prize and Miss Moran the ladies booby. A lunch followed the card games.
The notice announces routes through Lancaster Logan Athens Wellston Jackson Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy and all Central and Southern Ohio points via Toledo or Fostoria using the Hocking Valley line. It highlights newly acquired vesti buled high class day coaches and palace parlor cars by Pullman Co and a smooth roadbed for a pleasant journey. Passengers are urged to ask Wabash or B&O agents for tickets routed via the Hocking Valley.
A terse market list shows local dealer prices for farm items including potatoes lard hay corn and hogs. Notes reflect per unit measures and several items with prices per hundredweight or per pound, alongsideEggs and beef values.
The city saw wood prices climb last fall as a local factory in which W A Kehnast held stock pushed up costs amid a wood shortage. The note clarifies there is no clear record of Mr Kirtley refusing to buy a load.
Nickel Plate offers greatly reduced round trip rates from October 7 to 16 with tickets valid for return until November 30, 1903. Special features include stopover privileges. Obtain details from nearest agent or address A Asterlin, T P A, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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